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Living in
Willow Grove.
Willow Grove is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, PA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Willow Grove
Living in Willow Grove means settling into a stable, affluent suburban community just 13 miles north of Philadelphia—close enough for a reasonable commute, far enough to escape the urban grind. The unemployment rate sits at 3.5%, and with Asplundh Tree Expert Company headquartered here plus office space scattered throughout, job options exist locally, though most residents likely commute into Philadelphia or surrounding business corridors for their careers—expect about 26 minutes on average. The rental market runs around $1,765 monthly, and with a healthy 41% college degree attainment rate, you're looking at an educated, professional demographic that skews toward married couples and established families (median age is just under 40).
Willow Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
7.3%
Broadband Internet
97.2%
of households
Population Growth
-7.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.3% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Willow Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Willow Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (10.3%), and 2.2% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Willow Grove
In Willow Grove, rent runs 46% above the PA average, and home values are 40% above the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,323
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $413,710 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Willow Grove and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Willow Grove, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Willow Grove: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Willow Grove is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Willow Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute26.2 min avg
How Willow Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Willow Grove, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Upper Moreland Township Police Department, which covers Willow Grove, runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
133.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,510
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Upper Moreland Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Willow Grove, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65.0M |
| 2020 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2019 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 30 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Willow Grove is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Willow Grove, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
96
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Willow Grove is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Willow Grove has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
19.9"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.34" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.77" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 3.61" |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.87" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.22" |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.52" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.63" |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.00" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Willow Grove
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Willow Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Abington
Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Meadowbrook
Horsham Clinic
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Ambler
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Willow Grove
Willow Grove's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Willow Grove (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
12.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
12.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,755 students · in-state tuition $49,450 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,311 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Willow Grove
Willow Grove has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
14 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
19 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in Willow Grove
Upper Moreland Free Public Library
109 Park Avenue, Willow Grove
Cities Near Willow Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Willow Grove?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Willow Grove FAQ
Is Willow Grove, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Willow Grove's median rent is $1,765/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $98,064/year. Median home value is $357,300.
Is Willow Grove, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Willow Grove is policed by the Upper Moreland Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 133 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1510 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Willow Grove, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Willow Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,765/month and median household income is $98,064/year. The median home value is $357,300. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Willow Grove is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from